Re-torque? HG Yes or No ? 89 supra turbo 36,000 miles

[whowouldfigga]

Thanks for the replies and links. I am doing lots of reading and will be posting shortly. Keep it coming.

[j3pz]

take mrnickleye's advice, he is very knowledgeable. i would drive it the way it is for now, then once you have enough money to change the hg, do it. if you are not going to mod it, id just get another oem hg with some arp head studs, and you should be good to go. if you do decide to go for some hp and high boost, opt for the mhg, which will require some machining of the block to get a good RA (roughness average, how smooth the block is) so the mhg will seat properly. gl and enjoy the supra.

[whowouldfigga]

Well here goes. After much research and the helpful replies from the above posts I have made my decision. I will drive the car for now as is and save my money for a future head gasket job. I will try and complete the head gasket job before the current factory one blows trying to avoid any major work, milling, flattening, warping and so on. When I do replace the gasket I plan to install a metal HG. After the HG install I will probably do some minor mods such as exhaust and intake but that is all. I am basically looking for a daily driver with character and a little extra fun under the hood.
Now I ask the most important question in my mind. "After repairing this factory flawed Head Gasket situation can I expect a reliable car with a life expectancy of 200,000 miles? Will the head gasket snafu be over and done with" I do not plan to race this car. If it shows at any of the local events it will show as a stock mint jewel and nothing else.
Humbly grateful. whowouldfigga

[supramacist]

Who said supramania?????????????
BAN THEM.

[linuxgurupodboy]

Originally Posted by whowouldfigga

Well here goes. After much research and the helpful replies from the above posts I have made my decision. I will drive the car for now as is and save my money for a future head gasket job. I will try and complete the head gasket job before the current factory one blows trying to avoid any major work, milling, flattening, warping and so on. When I do replace the gasket I plan to install a metal HG. After the HG install I will probably do some minor mods such as exhaust and intake but that is all. I am basically looking for a daily driver with character and a little extra fun under the hood.

If you plan on using a metal head gasket, I have been told it has to be good enough to see your reflection. "So I am told", comments will be greatly appreciated.